This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.
Title of position: FAR 135 CHIEF PILOT for an air ambulance company
Employment location: Clearwater, FL
Job Responsibilities:
Air Ambulance company out of Clearwater, FL is looking to hire a Chief Pilot who will be responsible for performing the responsibilities of Chief Pilot in a timely and responsible fashion as directed by the Director of Operations and defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual
Must conduct himself in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner while performing the duties of Chief Pilot or representing the company.
Responsible for the implementation of Company Policies and Procedures and enforces the acceptable standards for these Policies and Procedures with regard to the Flight Crew Personnel
Responsible for the implementation of Company Operational Control Procedures
Responsible for the development and revision of the Company General and Aircraft Specific Training Manuals
Directs and is responsible for all training activities of Flight Crew Personnel, in conjunction with Flight Operations Trainer
Responsible for the scheduling of Flight Crews
Jointly responsible for Operational Control with the Director of Operations
Provides an adequate and current aircraft book for each aircraft
Develops and maintains current aircraft checklists
Ensures that all aircraft are equipped with current manuals
Assists the Director of Operations in the conduct of personnel interviews, hiring and discharging for Flight Crew Personnel
Responsible for the currency of the EFBs and tracks the dissemination of company Publications to the Flight Crews
Prepares and maintains the records of pilot flight and duty times.
Implements paperless records system and gain regulatory approval / acceptance
Maintain fulltime pilot schedule while conducting Chief Pilot duties in alternate weeks
Conduct other duties as assigned.
This air ambulance company currently has 7 aircraft (Lear 35s and 55s) and 10-12 pilots that the Chief Pilot will be responsible for managing.
SUPERVISION
Reports to the Director of Operations
Coordinates with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance and Flight Coordinators
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold an ATP Certificate
PREFERRED: Type rated in LR-JET
PREFERRED: Current in the LR-JET type rating
Must have at least three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience in a position that exercised Operation Control over any operations conducted under 14 CFR Parts 121 or 135 (waiver is possible)
Must be highly knowledgeable in all areas of operations under 14 CFR Part 135
Must be capable of acting as Pilot In Command when the need arises
Must be able to act as Company Training Captain
Must be able to act as Company Check Pilot